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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 943.80 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 943.80 and 304.44 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 943.80 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/943.80 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 943.80 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 287,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,330.47/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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