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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 944.65 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 944.65 and 337.41 is: 505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 944.65 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/944.65 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 944.65 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 318,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,732.67/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.96

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