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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.10, 866.41 and 431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.10, 866.41 and 431.27 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.10 : 866.41 = 431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.10/866.41 = 431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.10x = 866.41 × 431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.10x = 373,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,651.23/628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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