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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 944.11 and 412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 944.11 and 412.93 is: 619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 944.11 = 412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/944.11 = 412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 944.11 × 412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 389,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,851.34/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.40

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