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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 944.66 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 944.66 and 283.02 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 944.66 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/944.66 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 944.66 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 267,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,356.26/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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