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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.71, 944.86 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.71, 944.86 and 283.14 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.71 : 944.86 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.71/944.86 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.71x = 944.86 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.71x = 267,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,527.48/629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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