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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 869.84 and 598.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 869.84 and 598.93 is: 827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 869.84 = 598.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/869.84 = 598.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 869.84 × 598.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 520,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,965.93/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.35

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