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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 944.22 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 944.22 and 447.82 is: 671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 944.22 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/944.22 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 944.22 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 422,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,840.60/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.96

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