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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 943.80 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 943.80 and 300.50 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 943.80 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/943.80 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 943.80 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 283,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,605.68/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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