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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 866.22 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 866.22 and 550.28 is: 758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 866.22 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/866.22 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 866.22 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 476,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,663.54/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.97

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