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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.85, 942.52 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.85, 942.52 and 320.24 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.85 : 942.52 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.85/942.52 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.85x = 942.52 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.85x = 301,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,832.60/628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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