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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.75, 869.11 and 472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.75, 869.11 and 472.10 is: 651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.75 : 869.11 = 472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.75/869.11 = 472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.75x = 869.11 × 472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.75x = 410,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,301.31/629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.53

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