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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 943.88 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 943.88 and 492.32 is: 737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 943.88 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/943.88 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 943.88 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 464,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,683.82/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.73

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