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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 944.19 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 944.19 and 304.52 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 944.19 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/944.19 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 944.19 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 287,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,520.02/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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