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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 868.32 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 868.32 and 474.12 is: 653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 868.32 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/868.32 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 868.32 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 411,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,687.88/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.85

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