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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 943.23 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 943.23 and 483.12 is: 723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 943.23 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/943.23 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 943.23 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 455,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,693.28/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.84

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