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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.62, 944.79 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.62, 944.79 and 356.02 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.62 : 944.79 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.62/944.79 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.62x = 944.79 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.62x = 336,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,364.14/629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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