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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 868.23 and 524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 868.23 and 524.94 is: 723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 868.23 = 524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/868.23 = 524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 868.23 × 524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 455,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,768.66/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.79

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