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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 943.12 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 943.12 and 465.54 is: 696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 943.12 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/943.12 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 943.12 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 439,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,060.08/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.95

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