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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.48, 943.74 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.48, 943.74 and 401 is: 601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.48 : 943.74 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.48/943.74 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.48x = 943.74 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.48x = 378,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,439.74/629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.19

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