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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 868.46 and 380.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 868.46 and 380.77 is: 525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 868.46 = 380.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/868.46 = 380.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 868.46 × 380.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 330,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,679.44/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.30

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