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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 945.09 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 945.09 and 305.16 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 945.09 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/945.09 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 945.09 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 288,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,403.66/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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