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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.23, 868.91 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.23, 868.91 and 408.56 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.23 : 868.91 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.23/868.91 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.23x = 868.91 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.23x = 355,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,001.87/629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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