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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 866.76 and 512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 866.76 and 512.48 is: 707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 866.76 = 512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/866.76 = 512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 866.76 × 512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 444,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,197.16/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.28

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