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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 944.76 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 944.76 and 337.08 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 944.76 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/944.76 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 944.76 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 318,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,459.70/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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