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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 945.04 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 945.04 and 245.18 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 945.04 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/945.04 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 945.04 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 231,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,704.91/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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