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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.86, 942.93 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.86, 942.93 and 263.46 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.86 : 942.93 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.86/942.93 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.86x = 942.93 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.86x = 248,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,424.34/628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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