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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 943.98 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 943.98 and 304.62 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 943.98 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/943.98 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 943.98 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 287,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,555.19/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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