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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 943.85 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 943.85 and 304.32 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 943.85 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/943.85 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 943.85 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 287,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,230.91/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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