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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 942 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 942 and 434.70 is: 650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 942 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/942 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 942 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 409,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,487.40/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.91

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