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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 946.15 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 946.15 and 337.34 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 946.15 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/946.15 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 946.15 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 319,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,175.76/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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