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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 943.46 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 943.46 and 474.92 is: 711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 943.46 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/943.46 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 943.46 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 448,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,068.01/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.80

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