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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 944.06 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 944.06 and 282.69 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 944.06 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/944.06 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 944.06 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 266,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,874.91/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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