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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 942.34 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 942.34 and 299.36 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 942.34 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/942.34 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 942.34 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 282,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,098.90/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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