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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 943.58 and 455.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 943.58 and 455.91 is: 683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 943.58 = 455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/943.58 = 455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 943.58 × 455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 430,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,185.28/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.21

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