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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.74, 868.42 and 489.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.74, 868.42 and 489.61 is: 675.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.74 : 868.42 = 489.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.74/868.42 = 489.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.74x = 868.42 × 489.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.74x = 425,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,188.81/629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.18

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