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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.67, 942.77 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.67, 942.77 and 475.13 is: 711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.67 : 942.77 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.67/942.77 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.67x = 942.77 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.67x = 447,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,938.31/629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.39

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