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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 944.16 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 944.16 and 304.72 is: 457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 944.16 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/944.16 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 944.16 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 287,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,704.44/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.30

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