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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 945.15 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 945.15 and 494.02 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 945.15 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/945.15 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 945.15 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 466,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,923.00/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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