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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 941.91 and 492.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 941.91 and 492.77 is: 737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 941.91 = 492.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/941.91 = 492.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 941.91 × 492.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 464,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,144.99/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.91

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