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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 942.68 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 942.68 and 303.86 is: 455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 942.68 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/942.68 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 942.68 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 286,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,436.51/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.25

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