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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 942.44 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 942.44 and 320.56 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 942.44 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/942.44 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 942.44 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 302,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,108.57/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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