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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 867 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 867 and 576.72 is: 794.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 867 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/867 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 867 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 500,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,016.24/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.93

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