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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 868.15 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 868.15 and 505.02 is: 696.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 868.15 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/868.15 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 868.15 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 438,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,433.11/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.79

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