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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 941.97 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 941.97 and 409.08 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 941.97 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/941.97 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 941.97 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 385,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,335.33/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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