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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.14 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.14 and 304.76 is: 456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.14 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.14 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.14 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 287,736.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,736.11/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.99

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