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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.91, 943.60 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.91, 943.60 and 282.34 is: 423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.91 : 943.60 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.91/943.60 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.91x = 943.60 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.91x = 266,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,411.72/628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.61

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