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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 866.58 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 866.58 and 404.10 is: 557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 866.58 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/866.58 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 866.58 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 350,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,184.98/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.41

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