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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 943.21 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 943.21 and 282.21 is: 423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 943.21 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/943.21 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 943.21 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 266,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,183.29/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.29

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