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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 868.52 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 868.52 and 408.78 is: 563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 868.52 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/868.52 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 868.52 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 355,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,034.63/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.63

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