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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 944.66 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 944.66 and 300.86 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 944.66 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/944.66 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 944.66 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 284,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,215.29/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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