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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 943.83 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 943.83 and 304.86 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 943.83 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/943.83 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 943.83 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 287,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,736.01/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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