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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 943.43 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 943.43 and 436.59 is: 654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 943.43 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/943.43 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 943.43 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 411,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,889.92/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.45

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