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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.78, 944.99 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.78, 944.99 and 304.38 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.78 : 944.99 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.78/944.99 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.78x = 944.99 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.78x = 287,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,636.06/628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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