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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 943.60 and 320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 943.60 and 320.75 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 943.60 = 320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/943.60 = 320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 943.60 × 320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 302,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,658.10/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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