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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 942.82 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 942.82 and 304.50 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 942.82 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/942.82 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 942.82 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 287,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,088.69/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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