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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 944.34 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 944.34 and 304.75 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 944.34 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/944.34 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 944.34 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 287,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,787.62/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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