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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.71, 943.81 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.71, 943.81 and 455.44 is: 682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.71 : 943.81 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.71/943.81 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.71x = 943.81 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.71x = 429,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,848.83/629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.61

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