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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 866.25 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 866.25 and 432.02 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 866.25 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/866.25 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 866.25 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 374,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,239.49/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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