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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 943.43 and 455.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 943.43 and 455.62 is: 682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 943.43 = 455.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/943.43 = 455.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 943.43 × 455.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 429,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,846.19/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.96

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