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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.81, 943.47 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.81, 943.47 and 282.05 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.81 : 943.47 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.81/943.47 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.81x = 943.47 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.81x = 266,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,104.30/628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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