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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 942.59 and 575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 942.59 and 575.05 is: 860.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 942.59 = 575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/942.59 = 575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 942.59 × 575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 542,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,033.99/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.61

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