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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 944.58 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 944.58 and 304.98 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 944.58 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/944.58 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 944.58 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 288,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,078.01/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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