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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 868.02 and 404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 868.02 and 404.63 is: 558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 868.02 = 404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/868.02 = 404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 868.02 × 404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 351,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,224.33/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.30

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