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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.72, 944.70 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.72, 944.70 and 283.07 is: 424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.72 : 944.70 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.72/944.70 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.72x = 944.70 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.72x = 267,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,411.51/629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.65

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