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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 868.24 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 868.24 and 432.72 is: 597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 868.24 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/868.24 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 868.24 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 375,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,704.81/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.04

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