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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.95, 943.99 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.95, 943.99 and 304.94 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.95 : 943.99 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.95/943.99 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.95x = 943.99 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.95x = 287,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,860.31/629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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