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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 944.89 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 944.89 and 191.04 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 944.89 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/944.89 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 944.89 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 180,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,511.31/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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