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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 942.75 and 566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 942.75 and 566.10 is: 847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 942.75 = 566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/942.75 = 566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 942.75 × 566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 533,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,690.78/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.85

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