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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 942.21 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 942.21 and 466.70 is: 698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 942.21 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/942.21 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 942.21 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 439,729.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,729.41/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.63

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