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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 867.69 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 867.69 and 577.22 is: 795.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 867.69 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/867.69 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 867.69 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 500,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,848.02/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.62

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