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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.48, 944.26 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.48, 944.26 and 239.46 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.48 : 944.26 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.48/944.26 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.48x = 944.26 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.48x = 226,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,112.50/629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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