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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.02, 867.76 and 407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.02, 867.76 and 407.98 is: 562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.02 : 867.76 = 407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.02/867.76 = 407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.02x = 867.76 × 407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.02x = 354,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,028.72/629.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.83

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