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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 867.42 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 867.42 and 442.62 is: 610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 867.42 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/867.42 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 867.42 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 383,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,937.44/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.30

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