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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 871.11 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 871.11 and 629.28 is: 863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 871.11 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/871.11 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 871.11 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 548,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,172.10/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.21

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