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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.75, 942.50 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.75, 942.50 and 303.94 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.75 : 942.50 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.75/942.50 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.75x = 942.50 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.75x = 286,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,463.45/628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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