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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 945.72 and 612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 945.72 and 612.54 is: 920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 945.72 = 612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/945.72 = 612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 945.72 × 612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 579,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,291.33/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.30

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