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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 868.40 and 612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 868.40 and 612.54 is: 845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 868.40 = 612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/868.40 = 612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 868.40 × 612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 531,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,929.74/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.54

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