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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 942.72 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 942.72 and 335.94 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 942.72 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/942.72 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 942.72 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 316,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,697.36/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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