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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 867.92 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 867.92 and 396.32 is: 546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 867.92 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/867.92 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 867.92 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 343,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,974.05/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.62

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