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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.86, 943.41 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.86, 943.41 and 217.98 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.86 : 943.41 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.86/943.41 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.86x = 943.41 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.86x = 205,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,644.51/628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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