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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 942.74 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 942.74 and 463.26 is: 694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 942.74 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/942.74 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 942.74 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 436,731.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,731.39/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.23

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