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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 868.10 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 868.10 and 408.18 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 868.10 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/868.10 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 868.10 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 354,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,341.06/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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