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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.36, 866.40 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.36, 866.40 and 541.52 is: 745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.36 : 866.40 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.36/866.40 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.36x = 866.40 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.36x = 469,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,172.93/629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.48

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