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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 942.49 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 942.49 and 303.93 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 942.49 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/942.49 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 942.49 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 286,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,450.99/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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