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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 869.23 and 408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 869.23 and 408.85 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 869.23 = 408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/869.23 = 408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 869.23 × 408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 355,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,383.02/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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