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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 944.92 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 944.92 and 283.20 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 944.92 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/944.92 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 944.92 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 267,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,596.56/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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