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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 944.82 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 944.82 and 301.01 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 944.82 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/944.82 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 944.82 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 284,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,395.54/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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