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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 944.91 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 944.91 and 317.66 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 944.91 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/944.91 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 944.91 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 300,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,160.11/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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