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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.15, 942.95 and 456.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.15, 942.95 and 456.41 is: 684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.15 : 942.95 = 456.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.15/942.95 = 456.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.15x = 942.95 × 456.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.15x = 430,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,364.81/629.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.05

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