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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 942.88 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 942.88 and 304.36 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 942.88 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/942.88 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 942.88 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 286,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,974.96/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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