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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 868.35 and 408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 868.35 and 408.66 is: 563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 868.35 = 408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/868.35 = 408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 868.35 × 408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 354,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,859.91/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.46

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