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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 943.99 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 943.99 and 190.63 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 943.99 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/943.99 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 943.99 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 179,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,952.81/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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