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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 942.92 and 446.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 942.92 and 446.98 is: 669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 942.92 = 446.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/942.92 = 446.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 942.92 × 446.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 421,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,466.38/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.82

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