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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 868.38 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 868.38 and 408.16 is: 563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 868.38 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/868.38 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 868.38 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 354,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,437.98/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.47

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