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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.95, 869.01 and 409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.95, 869.01 and 409.09 is: 564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.95 : 869.01 = 409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.95/869.01 = 409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.95x = 869.01 × 409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.95x = 355,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,503.30/629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.34

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