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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.31, 944.40 and 304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.31, 944.40 and 304.89 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.31 : 944.40 = 304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.31/944.40 = 304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.31x = 944.40 × 304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.31x = 287,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,938.12/629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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