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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 866.46 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 866.46 and 407.10 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 866.46 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/866.46 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 866.46 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 352,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,735.87/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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