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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 944.19 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 944.19 and 304.80 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 944.19 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/944.19 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 944.19 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 287,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,789.11/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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