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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.44, 943.88 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.44, 943.88 and 316.84 is: 475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.44 : 943.88 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.44/943.88 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.44x = 943.88 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.44x = 299,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,058.94/629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.12

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