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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 868.43 and 396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 868.43 and 396.62 is: 547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 868.43 = 396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/868.43 = 396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 868.43 × 396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 344,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,436.71/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.37

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