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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 863.22 and 623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 863.22 and 623.82 is: 855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 863.22 = 623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/863.22 = 623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 863.22 × 623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 538,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,493.90/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.70

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