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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 868.23 and 608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 868.23 and 608.94 is: 840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 868.23 = 608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/868.23 = 608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 868.23 × 608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 528,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,699.98/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.41

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