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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 945.09 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 945.09 and 305.19 is: 457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 945.09 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/945.09 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 945.09 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 288,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,432.02/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.89

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