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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.31, 868.30 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.31, 868.30 and 408.24 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.31 : 868.30 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.31/868.30 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.31x = 868.30 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.31x = 354,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,473.77/629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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