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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 945.10 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 945.10 and 283.34 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 945.10 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/945.10 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 945.10 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 267,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,784.63/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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