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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 943.71 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 943.71 and 337.33 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 943.71 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/943.71 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 943.71 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 318,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,341.69/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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