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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 942.87 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 942.87 and 304.18 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 942.87 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/942.87 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 942.87 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 286,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,802.20/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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