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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.35, 944.18 and 446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.35, 944.18 and 446.19 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.35 : 944.18 = 446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.35/944.18 = 446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.35x = 944.18 × 446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.35x = 421,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,283.67/629.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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