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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 945.47 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 945.47 and 337.68 is: 506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 945.47 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/945.47 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 945.47 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 319,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,266.31/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.82

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