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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 867.04 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 867.04 and 407.48 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 867.04 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/867.04 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 867.04 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 353,296.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,296.11/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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