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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 867.02 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 867.02 and 601.47 is: 828.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 867.02 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/867.02 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 867.02 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 521,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,483.51/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.52

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