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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.72 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.72 and 341 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.72 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.72 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.72 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 322,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,149.52/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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