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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 944.82 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 944.82 and 437.88 is: 657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 944.82 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/944.82 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 944.82 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 413,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,717.78/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.32

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