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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 943.45 and 299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 943.45 and 299.93 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 943.45 = 299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/943.45 = 299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 943.45 × 299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 282,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,967.09/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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