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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 945.30 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 945.30 and 341.42 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 945.30 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/945.30 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 945.30 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 322,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,744.33/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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