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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 943.54 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 943.54 and 300.14 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 943.54 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/943.54 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 943.54 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 283,194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,194.10/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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