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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 941.62 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 941.62 and 320.10 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 941.62 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/941.62 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 941.62 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 301,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,414.92/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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