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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 942.96 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 942.96 and 467.20 is: 699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 942.96 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/942.96 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 942.96 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 440,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,550.91/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.38

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