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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 869.05 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 869.05 and 380.88 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 869.05 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/869.05 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 869.05 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 331,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,003.76/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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