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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 942.48 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 942.48 and 320.22 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 942.48 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/942.48 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 942.48 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 301,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,800.95/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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