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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 942.57 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 942.57 and 499.44 is: 748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 942.57 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/942.57 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 942.57 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 470,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,757.16/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.16

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