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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.86, 945.96 and 559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.86, 945.96 and 559.30 is: 839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.86 : 945.96 = 559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.86/945.96 = 559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.86x = 945.96 × 559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.86x = 529,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,075.43/629.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.99

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