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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 869.76 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 869.76 and 624.72 is: 863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 869.76 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/869.76 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 869.76 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 543,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,356.47/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.02

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