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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.53, 944.39 and 515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.53, 944.39 and 515.01 is: 772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.53 : 944.39 = 515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.53/944.39 = 515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.53x = 944.39 × 515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.53x = 486,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,370.29/629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.59

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