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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.89, 943.56 and 282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.89, 943.56 and 282.19 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.89 : 943.56 = 282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.89/943.56 = 282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.89x = 943.56 × 282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.89x = 266,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,260.84/628.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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