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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 942.76 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 942.76 and 435.20 is: 651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 942.76 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/942.76 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 942.76 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 410,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,289.15/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.67

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