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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 866.88 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 866.88 and 421.60 is: 581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 866.88 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/866.88 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 866.88 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 365,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,476.61/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.97

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