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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 867.70 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 867.70 and 489.12 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 867.70 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/867.70 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 867.70 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 424,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,409.42/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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