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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.74, 944.64 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.74, 944.64 and 304.96 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.74 : 944.64 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.74/944.64 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.74x = 944.64 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.74x = 288,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,077.41/629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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