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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 943.69 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 943.69 and 304.12 is: 456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 943.69 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/943.69 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 943.69 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 286,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,995.00/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.18

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