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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 869.44 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 869.44 and 524.88 is: 724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 869.44 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/869.44 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 869.44 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 456,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,351.67/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.41

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