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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 869.10 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 869.10 and 454.20 is: 627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 869.10 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/869.10 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 869.10 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 394,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,745.22/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.42

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