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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 868.40 and 442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 868.40 and 442.84 is: 610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 868.40 = 442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/868.40 = 442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 868.40 × 442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 384,562.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,562.26/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.48

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