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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 944.76 and 492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 944.76 and 492.28 is: 738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 944.76 = 492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/944.76 = 492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 944.76 × 492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 465,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,086.45/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.75

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