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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 869.04 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 869.04 and 443.48 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 869.04 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/869.04 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 869.04 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 385,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,397.51/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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