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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 944.52 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 944.52 and 304.68 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 944.52 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/944.52 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 944.52 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 287,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,776.35/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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