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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 941.78 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 941.78 and 498.17 is: 745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 941.78 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/941.78 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 941.78 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 469,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,159.34/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.50

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