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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 942.72 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 942.72 and 263.49 is: 394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 942.72 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/942.72 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 942.72 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 248,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,397.29/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.95

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