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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.30, 958.32 and 629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.30, 958.32 and 629.30 is: 867.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.30 : 958.32 = 629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.30/958.32 = 629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.30x = 958.32 × 629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.30x = 603,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,070.78/695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.35

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