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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.08, 943.78 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.08, 943.78 and 287 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.08 : 943.78 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.08/943.78 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.08x = 943.78 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.08x = 270,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,864.86/629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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