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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 866.26 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 866.26 and 429.03 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 866.26 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/866.26 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 866.26 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 371,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,648.43/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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