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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 943.43 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 943.43 and 304.59 is: 456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 943.43 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/943.43 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 943.43 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 287,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,357.82/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.89

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