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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 869.46 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 869.46 and 394.06 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 869.46 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/869.46 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 869.46 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 342,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,619.41/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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