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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.08, 943.62 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.08, 943.62 and 304.54 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.08 : 943.62 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.08/943.62 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.08x = 943.62 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.08x = 287,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,370.03/629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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