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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 867.96 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 867.96 and 408.30 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 867.96 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/867.96 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 867.96 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 354,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,388.07/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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