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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.16 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.16 and 304.64 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.16 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.16 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.16 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 287,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,628.90/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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