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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 944.06 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 944.06 and 304.65 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 944.06 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/944.06 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 944.06 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 287,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,606.36/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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