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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 943.55 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 943.55 and 282.35 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 943.55 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/943.55 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 943.55 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 266,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,405.21/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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