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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 943.04 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 943.04 and 412.70 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 943.04 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/943.04 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 943.04 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 389,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,188.92/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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