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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.31, 944.20 and 300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.31, 944.20 and 300.35 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.31 : 944.20 = 300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.31/944.20 = 300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.31x = 944.20 × 300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.31x = 283,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,593.21/629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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