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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.21, 943.49 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.21, 943.49 and 300.06 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.21 : 943.49 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.21/943.49 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.21x = 943.49 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.21x = 283,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,104.36/629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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