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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 865.62 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 865.62 and 567 is: 780.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 865.62 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/865.62 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 865.62 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 490,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,806.54/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.17

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