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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 868.62 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 868.62 and 408.27 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 868.62 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/868.62 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 868.62 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 354,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,631.49/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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