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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 868.84 and 380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 868.84 and 380.98 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 868.84 = 380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/868.84 = 380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 868.84 × 380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 331,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,010.66/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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