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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 943.85 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 943.85 and 304.43 is: 456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 943.85 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/943.85 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 943.85 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 287,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,330.01/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.49

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