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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 943.52 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 943.52 and 304.70 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 943.52 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/943.52 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 943.52 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 287,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,484.30/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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