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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.91, 942.82 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.91, 942.82 and 304.51 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.91 : 942.82 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.91/942.82 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.91x = 942.82 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.91x = 287,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,098.12/628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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