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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 869.04 and 489.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 869.04 and 489.84 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 869.04 = 489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/869.04 = 489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 869.04 × 489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 425,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,690.55/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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