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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 944.97 and 305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 944.97 and 305.20 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 944.97 = 305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/944.97 = 305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 944.97 × 305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 288,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,404.84/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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