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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 944.73 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 944.73 and 356.52 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 944.73 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/944.73 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 944.73 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 336,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,815.14/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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