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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 868.67 and 408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 868.67 and 408.74 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 868.67 = 408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/868.67 = 408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 868.67 × 408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 355,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,053.79/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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