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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 867.78 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 867.78 and 472.14 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 867.78 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/867.78 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 867.78 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 409,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,713.65/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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