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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 868.08 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 868.08 and 524.80 is: 723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 868.08 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/868.08 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 868.08 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 455,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,568.38/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.22

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