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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.99, 944.98 and 456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.99, 944.98 and 456.74 is: 685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.99 : 944.98 = 456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.99/944.98 = 456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.99x = 944.98 × 456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.99x = 431,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,607.88/629.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.10

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