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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 942.84 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 942.84 and 304.02 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 942.84 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/942.84 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 942.84 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 286,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,642.22/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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