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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 868.94 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 868.94 and 408.75 is: 563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 868.94 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/868.94 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 868.94 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 355,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,177.18/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.88

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