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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.53, 942.55 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.53, 942.55 and 474.99 is: 711.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.53 : 942.55 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.53/942.55 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.53x = 942.55 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.53x = 447,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,701.82/629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.17

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