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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.72, 943.14 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.72, 943.14 and 320.44 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.72 : 943.14 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.72/943.14 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.72x = 943.14 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.72x = 302,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,219.78/628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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