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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 942.98 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 942.98 and 336.84 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 942.98 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/942.98 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 942.98 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 317,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,636.31/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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