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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 944.80 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.84, 944.80 and 305.12 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.84 : 944.80 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.84/944.80 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.84x = 944.80 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.84x = 288,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,277.38/629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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