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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 868.97 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 868.97 and 396.59 is: 547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 868.97 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/868.97 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 868.97 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 344,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,624.81/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.45

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