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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 943.59 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 943.59 and 455.82 is: 683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 943.59 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/943.59 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 943.59 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 430,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,107.13/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.73

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