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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.71, 944.29 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.71, 944.29 and 244.69 is: 366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.71 : 944.29 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.71/944.29 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.71x = 944.29 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.71x = 231,056.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,056.27/629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.93

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