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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.00, 866.39 and 406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.00, 866.39 and 406.87 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.00 : 866.39 = 406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.00/866.39 = 406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.00x = 866.39 × 406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.00x = 352,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,503.90/628.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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