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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 942.18 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 942.18 and 336.23 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 942.18 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/942.18 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 942.18 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 316,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,789.82/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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