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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 942.72 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 942.72 and 303.92 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 942.72 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/942.72 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 942.72 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 286,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,511.46/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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