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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.48, 942.44 and 474.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.48, 942.44 and 474.91 is: 711.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.48 : 942.44 = 474.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.48/942.44 = 474.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.48x = 942.44 × 474.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.48x = 447,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,572.99/629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.03

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