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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 868.74 and 408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 868.74 and 408.62 is: 563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 868.74 = 408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/868.74 = 408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 868.74 × 408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 354,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,984.54/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.88

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