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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 869.04 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 869.04 and 592.92 is: 818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 869.04 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/869.04 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 869.04 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 515,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,271.20/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.83

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