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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.57, 942.98 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.57, 942.98 and 304.25 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.57 : 942.98 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.57/942.98 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.57x = 942.98 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.57x = 286,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,901.67/629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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