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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 943.09 and 217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 943.09 and 217.85 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 943.09 = 217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/943.09 = 217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 943.09 × 217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 205,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,447.41/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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