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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 942.09 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 942.09 and 467.70 is: 700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 942.09 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/942.09 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 942.09 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 440,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,615.49/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.17

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