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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 945 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 945 and 527.40 is: 791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 945 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/945 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 945 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 498,393
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,393/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.78

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