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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 943.32 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 943.32 and 304.34 is: 455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 943.32 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/943.32 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 943.32 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 287,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,090.01/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.99

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