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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 943.19 and 475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 943.19 and 475.41 is: 711.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 943.19 = 475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/943.19 = 475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 943.19 × 475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 448,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,399.58/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.78

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