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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 868.52 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 868.52 and 472.02 is: 651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 868.52 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/868.52 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 868.52 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 409,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,958.81/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.72

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