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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 867.51 and 442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 867.51 and 442.85 is: 610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 867.51 = 442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/867.51 = 442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 867.51 × 442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 384,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,172.47/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.06

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