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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 867.60 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 867.60 and 443.16 is: 610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 867.60 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/867.60 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 867.60 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 384,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,485.62/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.99

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