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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.89, 944.85 and 283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.89, 944.85 and 283.15 is: 424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.89 : 944.85 = 283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.89/944.85 = 283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.89x = 944.85 × 283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.89x = 267,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,536.52/629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.74

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