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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 944.04 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 944.04 and 447.73 is: 670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 944.04 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/944.04 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 944.04 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 422,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,675.03/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.93

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