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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 944.90 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 944.90 and 366.48 is: 549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 944.90 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/944.90 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 944.90 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 346,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,280.40/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.93

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