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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 943.94 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 943.94 and 304.40 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 943.94 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/943.94 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 943.94 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 287,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,335.34/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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