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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 868.27 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 868.27 and 442.82 is: 610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 868.27 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/868.27 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 868.27 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 384,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,484.33/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.76

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