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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 868.80 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 868.80 and 396.88 is: 547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 868.80 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/868.80 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 868.80 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 344,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,809.34/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.39

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