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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 944.32 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 944.32 and 190.91 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 944.32 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/944.32 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 944.32 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 180,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,282.73/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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