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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 868.14 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 868.14 and 408.06 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 868.14 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/868.14 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 868.14 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 354,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,253.21/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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