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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 868.14 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 868.14 and 443.28 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 868.14 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/868.14 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 868.14 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 384,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,829.10/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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