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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 942.36 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 942.36 and 303.56 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 942.36 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/942.36 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 942.36 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 286,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,062.80/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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