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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 867.83 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 867.83 and 407.68 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 867.83 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/867.83 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 867.83 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 353,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,792.73/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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