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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.63, 943.52 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.63, 943.52 and 332.87 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.63 : 943.52 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.63/943.52 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.63x = 943.52 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.63x = 314,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,063.12/629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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