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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 867.51 and 524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 867.51 and 524.67 is: 722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 867.51 = 524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/867.51 = 524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 867.51 × 524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 455,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,156.47/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.71

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