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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.73 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.73 and 341.28 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.73 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.73 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.73 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 322,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,417.45/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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