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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 868.43 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 868.43 and 380.84 is: 525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 868.43 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/868.43 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 868.43 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 330,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,729.49/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.47

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