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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 868.29 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 868.29 and 396.38 is: 546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 868.29 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/868.29 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 868.29 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 344,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,168.45/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.83

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