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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.38, 944.24 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.38, 944.24 and 447.93 is: 672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.38 : 944.24 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.38/944.24 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.38x = 944.24 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.38x = 422,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,954.54/629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.02

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