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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 868.53 and 587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 868.53 and 587.35 is: 810.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 868.53 = 587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/868.53 = 587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 868.53 × 587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 510,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,131.10/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.23

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