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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 945.12 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 945.12 and 494.16 is: 741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 945.12 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/945.12 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 945.12 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 467,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,040.50/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.97

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