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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 944.32 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 944.32 and 282.96 is: 424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 944.32 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/944.32 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 944.32 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 267,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,204.79/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.40

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