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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 944.12 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 944.12 and 304.61 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 944.12 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/944.12 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 944.12 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 287,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,584.43/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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