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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 944.19 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 944.19 and 282.96 is: 424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 944.19 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/944.19 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 944.19 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 267,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,168.00/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.56

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