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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 869.81 and 394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 869.81 and 394.03 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 869.81 = 394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/869.81 = 394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 869.81 × 394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 342,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,731.23/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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