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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 944.15 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 944.15 and 304.44 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 944.15 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/944.15 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 944.15 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 287,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,435.50/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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