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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 944.40 and 557.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 944.40 and 557.33 is: 835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 944.40 = 557.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/944.40 = 557.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 944.40 × 557.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 526,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,337.73/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.97

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