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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 868.59 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 868.59 and 380.64 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 868.59 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/868.59 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 868.59 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 330,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,620.10/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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