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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 943.06 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 943.06 and 212.29 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 943.06 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/943.06 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 943.06 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 200,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,199.72/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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