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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 869 and 380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 869 and 380.98 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 869 = 380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/869 = 380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 869 × 380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 331,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,071.62/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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