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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 868.56 and 452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 868.56 and 452.66 is: 624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 868.56 = 452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/868.56 = 452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 868.56 × 452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 393,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,162.37/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.36

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