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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 944.53 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 944.53 and 191.05 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 944.53 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/944.53 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 944.53 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 180,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,449.62/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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