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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.32, 944.52 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.32, 944.52 and 467.32 is: 701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.32 : 944.52 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.32/944.52 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.32x = 944.52 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.32x = 441,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,393.09/629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.38

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