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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 944.66 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 944.66 and 191.04 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 944.66 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/944.66 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 944.66 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 180,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,467.85/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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