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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 943.79 and 282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 943.79 and 282.55 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 943.79 = 282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/943.79 = 282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 943.79 × 282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 266,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,667.86/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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