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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.32, 942.30 and 513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.32, 942.30 and 513.64 is: 769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.32 : 942.30 = 513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.32/942.30 = 513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.32x = 942.30 × 513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.32x = 484,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,002.97/629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.09

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