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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 942.30 and 629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 942.30 and 629.10 is: 942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 942.30 = 629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/942.30 = 629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 942.30 × 629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 592,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,800.93/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.30

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