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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.75, 942.38 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.75, 942.38 and 410.24 is: 613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.75 : 942.38 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.75/942.38 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.75x = 942.38 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.75x = 386,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,595.21/629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.89

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