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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.95, 868.45 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.95, 868.45 and 550.37 is: 758.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.95 : 868.45 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.95/868.45 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.95x = 868.45 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.95x = 477,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,968.83/629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.74

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