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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 868.14 and 582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 868.14 and 582.70 is: 804.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 868.14 = 582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/868.14 = 582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 868.14 × 582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 505,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,865.18/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.06

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