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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 945.18 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 945.18 and 547.50 is: 822.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 945.18 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/945.18 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 945.18 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 517,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,486.05/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.03

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