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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 944.31 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 944.31 and 282.62 is: 424.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 944.31 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/944.31 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 944.31 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 266,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,880.89/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.09

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