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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 868.56 and 524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 868.56 and 524.27 is: 723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 868.56 = 524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/868.56 = 524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 868.56 × 524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 455,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,355.61/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.56

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