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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 944.46 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 944.46 and 341.01 is: 511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 944.46 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/944.46 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 944.46 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 322,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,070.30/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.73

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