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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 867.84 and 408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 867.84 and 408.04 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 867.84 = 408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/867.84 = 408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 867.84 × 408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 354,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,113.43/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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