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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 869.33 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 869.33 and 592.31 is: 818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 869.33 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/869.33 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 869.33 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 514,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,916.51/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.34

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