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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.89, 944.82 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.89, 944.82 and 245.14 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.89 : 944.82 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.89/944.82 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.89x = 944.82 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.89x = 231,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,613.17/629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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