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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 866.55 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 866.55 and 535.51 is: 737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 866.55 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/866.55 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 866.55 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 464,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,041.86/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.68

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