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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 945.69 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 945.69 and 356.49 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 945.69 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/945.69 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 945.69 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 337,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,129.03/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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