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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 944.60 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 944.60 and 301.03 is: 451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 944.60 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/944.60 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 944.60 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 284,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,349.07/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.36

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