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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 944.82 and 475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 944.82 and 475.85 is: 714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 944.82 = 475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/944.82 = 475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 944.82 × 475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 449,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,587.87/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.14

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