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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.85, 943.32 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.85, 943.32 and 217.94 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.85 : 943.32 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.85/943.32 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.85x = 943.32 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.85x = 205,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,582.44/628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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