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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 869.32 and 364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.84, 869.32 and 364.47 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.84 : 869.32 = 364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.84/869.32 = 364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.84x = 869.32 × 364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.84x = 316,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,838.26/629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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