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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 867.04 and 546.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 867.04 and 546.58 is: 752.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 867.04 = 546.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/867.04 = 546.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 867.04 × 546.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 473,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,906.72/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.46

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