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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 944.40 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 944.40 and 304.92 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 944.40 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/944.40 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 944.40 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 287,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,966.45/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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