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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 944.55 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 944.55 and 340.92 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 944.55 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/944.55 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 944.55 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 322,015.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,015.99/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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