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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.96, 966.59 and 629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.96, 966.59 and 629.45 is: 936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.96 : 966.59 = 629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.96/966.59 = 629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.96x = 966.59 × 629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.96x = 608,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,419.34/649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.09

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