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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 943.44 and 465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 943.44 and 465.88 is: 698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 943.44 = 465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/943.44 = 465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 943.44 × 465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 439,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,529.83/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.20

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