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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.45, 941.84 and 552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.45, 941.84 and 552.05 is: 826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.45 : 941.84 = 552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.45/941.84 = 552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.45x = 941.84 × 552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.45x = 519,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,940.01/629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.02

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