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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 944.80 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 944.80 and 244.86 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 944.80 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/944.80 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 944.80 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 231,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,339.62/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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