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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 882.30 and 629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 882.30 and 629.70 is: 882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 882.30 = 629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/882.30 = 629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 882.30 × 629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 555,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,584.31/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.30

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