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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 942.23 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 942.23 and 303.75 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 942.23 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/942.23 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 942.23 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 286,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,203.12/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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