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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.67, 944.81 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.67, 944.81 and 474.51 is: 711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.67 : 944.81 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.67/944.81 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.67x = 944.81 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.67x = 448,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,322.10/629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.99

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