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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 943.05 and 491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 943.05 and 491.90 is: 736.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 943.05 = 491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/943.05 = 491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 943.05 × 491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 463,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,886.30/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.87

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