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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 943.02 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 943.02 and 412.60 is: 618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 943.02 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/943.02 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 943.02 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 389,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,090.05/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.19

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