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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 866.44 and 407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 866.44 and 407.12 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 866.44 = 407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/866.44 = 407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 866.44 × 407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 352,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,745.05/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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