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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 943.79 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 943.79 and 336.74 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 943.79 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/943.79 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 943.79 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 317,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,805.44/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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