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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 868.88 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 868.88 and 443.52 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 868.88 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/868.88 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 868.88 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 385,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,365.66/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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