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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 942.26 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 942.26 and 567.50 is: 849.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 942.26 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/942.26 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 942.26 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 534,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,732.55/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.51

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