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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 944.72 and 191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 944.72 and 191.17 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 944.72 = 191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/944.72 = 191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 944.72 × 191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 180,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,604.12/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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