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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 869.02 and 512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 869.02 and 512.92 is: 708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 869.02 = 512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/869.02 = 512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 869.02 × 512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 445,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,737.74/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.01

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