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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.08, 868.13 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.08, 868.13 and 440.30 is: 607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.08 : 868.13 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.08/868.13 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.08x = 868.13 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.08x = 382,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,239.26/629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.62

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