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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 868.29 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 868.29 and 380.46 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 868.29 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/868.29 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 868.29 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 330,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,351.44/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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