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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 944.12 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 944.12 and 282.49 is: 423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 944.12 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/944.12 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 944.12 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 266,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,702.80/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.84

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