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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.77, 869.12 and 474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.77, 869.12 and 474.25 is: 654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.77 : 869.12 = 474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.77/869.12 = 474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.77x = 869.12 × 474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.77x = 412,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,180.16/629.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.49

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