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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 944.40 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 944.40 and 304.70 is: 457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 944.40 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/944.40 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 944.40 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 287,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,753.96/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.08

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