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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 944.93 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 944.93 and 446.69 is: 670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 944.93 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/944.93 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 944.93 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 422,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,090.78/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.14

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