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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 944.91 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 944.91 and 369.65 is: 554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 944.91 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/944.91 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 944.91 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 349,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,281.26/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.89

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