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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 942.65 and 475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 942.65 and 475.39 is: 711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 942.65 = 475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/942.65 = 475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 942.65 × 475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 448,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,126.38/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.48

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