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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 944.24 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 944.24 and 190.77 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 944.24 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/944.24 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 944.24 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 180,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,131.71/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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