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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 943.38 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 943.38 and 461.97 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 943.38 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/943.38 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 943.38 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 435,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,813.26/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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