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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 942.48 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 942.48 and 556.32 is: 833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 942.48 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/942.48 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 942.48 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 524,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,320.47/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.29

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