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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 944.86 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 944.86 and 305.18 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 944.86 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/944.86 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 944.86 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 288,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,352.37/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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