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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 866.28 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 866.28 and 391.82 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 866.28 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/866.28 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 866.28 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 339,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,425.83/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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