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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 942.54 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 942.54 and 299.06 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 942.54 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/942.54 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 942.54 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 281,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,876.01/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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