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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.32, 942.72 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.32, 942.72 and 303.72 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.32 : 942.72 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.32/942.72 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.32x = 942.72 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.32x = 286,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,322.92/629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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