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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 944.56 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 944.56 and 304.16 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 944.56 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/944.56 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 944.56 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 287,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,297.37/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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