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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 943.77 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 943.77 and 283.17 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 943.77 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/943.77 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 943.77 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 267,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,247.35/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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