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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.99, 868.55 and 443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.99, 868.55 and 443.69 is: 611.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.99 : 868.55 = 443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.99/868.55 = 443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.99x = 868.55 × 443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.99x = 385,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,360.39/629.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.70

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