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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 867.71 and 524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 867.71 and 524.57 is: 723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 867.71 = 524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/867.71 = 524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 867.71 × 524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 455,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,171.61/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.27

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