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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.88, 878.65 and 629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.88, 878.65 and 629.21 is: 862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.88 : 878.65 = 629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.88/878.65 = 629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.88x = 878.65 × 629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.88x = 552,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,850.97/640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.64

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