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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 945.32 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 945.32 and 283.52 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 945.32 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/945.32 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 945.32 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 268,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,017.13/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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