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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 866.82 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 866.82 and 418.26 is: 577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 866.82 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/866.82 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 866.82 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 362,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,556.13/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.30

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