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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 867.04 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 867.04 and 406.92 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 867.04 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/867.04 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 867.04 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 352,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,815.92/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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