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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 942.95 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 942.95 and 320.65 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 942.95 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/942.95 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 942.95 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 302,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,355.31/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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