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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.32, 944.58 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.32, 944.58 and 304.84 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.32 : 944.58 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.32/944.58 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.32x = 944.58 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.32x = 287,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,945.77/629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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