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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 943.76 and 336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 943.76 and 336.71 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 943.76 = 336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/943.76 = 336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 943.76 × 336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 317,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,776.63/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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