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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 944.26 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 944.26 and 476.28 is: 714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 944.26 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/944.26 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 944.26 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 449,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,730.96/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.40

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