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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 866.34 and 407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 866.34 and 407.31 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 866.34 = 407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/866.34 = 407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 866.34 × 407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 352,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,868.95/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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