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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 942.62 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 942.62 and 505.52 is: 756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 942.62 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/942.62 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 942.62 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 476,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,506.02/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.97

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