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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 943.50 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 943.50 and 491.88 is: 736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 943.50 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/943.50 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 943.50 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 464,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,088.78/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.72

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