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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 945 and 581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 945 and 581.10 is: 872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 945 = 581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/945 = 581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 945 × 581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 549,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,139.50/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.44

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