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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 943.26 and 499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 943.26 and 499.96 is: 749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 943.26 = 499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/943.26 = 499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 943.26 × 499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 471,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,592.27/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.08

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