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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 943.47 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 943.47 and 312.73 is: 468.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 943.47 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/943.47 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 943.47 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 295,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,049.01/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.48

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