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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 869.55 and 394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 869.55 and 394.11 is: 544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 869.55 = 394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/869.55 = 394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 869.55 × 394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 342,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,698.35/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.13

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