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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 943.76 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 943.76 and 304.76 is: 456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 943.76 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/943.76 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 943.76 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 287,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,620.30/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.84

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