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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 944.90 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 944.90 and 501.12 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 944.90 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/944.90 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 944.90 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 473,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,508.29/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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