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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.62, 944.45 and 353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.62, 944.45 and 353.74 is: 530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.62 : 944.45 = 353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.62/944.45 = 353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.62x = 944.45 × 353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.62x = 334,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,091.22/629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.62

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