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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 868.50 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 868.50 and 443.16 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 868.50 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/868.50 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 868.50 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 384,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,884.46/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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