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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.74, 944.88 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.74, 944.88 and 337.90 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.74 : 944.88 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.74/944.88 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.74x = 944.88 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.74x = 319,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,274.95/629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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