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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.32, 942.66 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.32, 942.66 and 304.90 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.32 : 942.66 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.32/942.66 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.32x = 942.66 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.32x = 287,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,417.03/629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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