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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 944.55 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 944.55 and 305.34 is: 458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 944.55 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/944.55 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 944.55 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 288,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,408.90/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.01

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