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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 944.57 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 944.57 and 239.61 is: 359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 944.57 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/944.57 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 944.57 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 226,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,332.56/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.48

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