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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 867.76 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 867.76 and 416.36 is: 574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 867.76 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/867.76 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 867.76 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 361,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,300.55/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.40

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