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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.03, 866.40 and 407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.03, 866.40 and 407.06 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.03 : 866.40 = 407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.03/866.40 = 407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.03x = 866.40 × 407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.03x = 352,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,676.78/628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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