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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 943.65 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 943.65 and 485.10 is: 727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 943.65 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/943.65 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 943.65 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 457,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,764.62/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.65

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