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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.23, 866.40 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.23, 866.40 and 406.95 is: 561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.23 : 866.40 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.23/866.40 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.23x = 866.40 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.23x = 352,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,581.48/628.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.23

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