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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 869.50 and 381.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 869.50 and 381.43 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 869.50 = 381.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/869.50 = 381.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 869.50 × 381.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 331,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,653.39/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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