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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 944.08 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 944.08 and 190.58 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 944.08 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/944.08 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 944.08 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 179,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,925.36/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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