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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 944.06 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 944.06 and 537.44 is: 806.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 944.06 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/944.06 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 944.06 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 507,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,368.20/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.15

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