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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.48, 945.32 and 578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.48, 945.32 and 578.84 is: 869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.48 : 945.32 = 578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.48/945.32 = 578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.48x = 945.32 × 578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.48x = 547,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,189.03/629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.27

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