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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 868.68 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 868.68 and 408.96 is: 564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 868.68 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/868.68 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 868.68 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 355,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,255.37/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.43

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