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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 943.54 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 943.54 and 217.97 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 943.54 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/943.54 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 943.54 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 205,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,665.23/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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