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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 941.52 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 941.52 and 512.46 is: 767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 941.52 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/941.52 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 941.52 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 482,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,491.34/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.06

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