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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 868.01 and 408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 868.01 and 408.41 is: 563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 868.01 = 408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/868.01 = 408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 868.01 × 408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 354,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,497.58/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.11

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