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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 948.60 and 562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 948.60 and 562.08 is: 846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 948.60 = 562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/948.60 = 562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 948.60 × 562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 533,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,189.09/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.65

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