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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.44, 944.32 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.44, 944.32 and 244.56 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.44 : 944.32 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.44/944.32 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.44x = 944.32 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.44x = 230,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,942.90/629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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