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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.27, 943.74 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.27, 943.74 and 300.12 is: 450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.27 : 943.74 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.27/943.74 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.27x = 943.74 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.27x = 283,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,235.25/629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.10

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