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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 866.56 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 866.56 and 431.68 is: 595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 866.56 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/866.56 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 866.56 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 374,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,076.62/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.51

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