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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 943.76 and 300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 943.76 and 300.38 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 943.76 = 300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/943.76 = 300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 943.76 × 300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 283,480.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,480.41/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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