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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.33, 933.79 and 629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.33, 933.79 and 629.82 is: 869.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.33 : 933.79 = 629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.33/933.79 = 629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.33x = 933.79 × 629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.33x = 588,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,119.62/676.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.57

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