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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 867.84 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 867.84 and 442.88 is: 610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 867.84 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/867.84 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 867.84 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 384,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,348.98/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.93

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