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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 942.49 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 942.49 and 303.94 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 942.49 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/942.49 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 942.49 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 286,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,460.41/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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