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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 945.27 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 945.27 and 304.56 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 945.27 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/945.27 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 945.27 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 287,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,891.43/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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