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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.90, 942.38 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.90, 942.38 and 413.90 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.90 : 942.38 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.90/942.38 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.90x = 942.38 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.90x = 390,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,049.01/629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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