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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 866.25 and 406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 866.25 and 406.83 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 866.25 = 406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/866.25 = 406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 866.25 × 406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 352,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,416.49/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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