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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 943.09 and 304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 943.09 and 304.17 is: 456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 943.09 = 304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/943.09 = 304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 943.09 × 304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 286,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,862.40/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.04

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