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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 943.80 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 943.80 and 304.61 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 943.80 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/943.80 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 943.80 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 287,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,486.20/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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