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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 944.71 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 944.71 and 356.13 is: 534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 944.71 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/944.71 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 944.71 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 336,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,440.69/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.45

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