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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.77, 943.02 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.77, 943.02 and 217.83 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.77 : 943.02 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.77/943.02 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.77x = 943.02 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.77x = 205,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,418.05/628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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