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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 943.49 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 943.49 and 281.92 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 943.49 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/943.49 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 943.49 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 265,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,988.70/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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