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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.74, 868.34 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.74, 868.34 and 408.40 is: 563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.74 : 868.34 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.74/868.34 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.74x = 868.34 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.74x = 354,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,630.06/629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.14

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