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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 943.86 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 943.86 and 409.86 is: 614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 943.86 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/943.86 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 943.86 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 386,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,850.77/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.66

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