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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 867.92 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 867.92 and 442.96 is: 610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 867.92 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/867.92 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 867.92 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 384,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,453.84/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.48

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