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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 942.30 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 942.30 and 447.30 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 942.30 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/942.30 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 942.30 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 421,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,490.79/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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