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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 945 and 611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 945 and 611.19 is: 917.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 945 = 611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/945 = 611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 945 × 611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 577,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,574.55/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.64

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