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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 869.06 and 381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 869.06 and 381.23 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 869.06 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/869.06 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 869.06 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 331,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,305.49/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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