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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 868.48 and 563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 868.48 and 563.54 is: 777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 868.48 = 563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/868.48 = 563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 868.48 × 563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 489,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,423.22/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.90

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