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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 944.35 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 944.35 and 304.69 is: 457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 944.35 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/944.35 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 944.35 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 287,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,730.88/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.23

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