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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.07, 868.41 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.07, 868.41 and 408.27 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.07 : 868.41 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.07/868.41 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.07x = 868.41 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.07x = 354,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,545.75/629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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