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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 944.04 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 944.04 and 446.72 is: 670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 944.04 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/944.04 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 944.04 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 421,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,721.55/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.34

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