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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 944.28 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 944.28 and 244.68 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 944.28 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/944.28 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 944.28 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 231,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,046.43/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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