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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 943.58 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 943.58 and 282.32 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 943.58 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/943.58 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 943.58 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 266,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,385.38/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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