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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 942.31 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 942.31 and 454.44 is: 681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 942.31 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/942.31 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 942.31 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 428,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,218.23/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.10

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