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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 944.91 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 944.91 and 283.12 is: 424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 944.91 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/944.91 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 944.91 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 267,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,520.56/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.73

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