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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 866.74 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 866.74 and 545.58 is: 751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 866.74 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/866.74 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 866.74 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 472,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,876.01/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.03

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