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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 942.56 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 942.56 and 303.84 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 942.56 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/942.56 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 942.56 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 286,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,387.43/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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