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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 867.41 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 867.41 and 441.75 is: 608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 867.41 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/867.41 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 867.41 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 383,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,181.07/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.83

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