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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 943.80 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 943.80 and 446.95 is: 670.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 943.80 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/943.80 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 943.80 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 421,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,831.41/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.43

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