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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 866.61 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 866.61 and 451.86 is: 622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 866.61 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/866.61 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 866.61 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 391,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,586.39/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.40

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