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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.21, 943.26 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.21, 943.26 and 299.97 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.21 : 943.26 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.21/943.26 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.21x = 943.26 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.21x = 282,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,949.70/629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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