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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.99, 944.12 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.99, 944.12 and 475.79 is: 713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.99 : 944.12 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.99/944.12 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.99x = 944.12 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.99x = 449,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,195.76/629.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.03

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