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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 942.72 and 483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 942.72 and 483.36 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 942.72 = 483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/942.72 = 483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 942.72 × 483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 455,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,673.14/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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