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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 945 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 945 and 572.08 is: 859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 945 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/945 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 945 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 540,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,615.60/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.24

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