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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.59, 944.53 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.59, 944.53 and 244.84 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.59 : 944.53 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.59/944.53 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.59x = 944.53 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.59x = 231,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,258.73/629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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