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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.25, 867.38 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.25, 867.38 and 404.28 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.25 : 867.38 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.25/867.38 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.25x = 867.38 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.25x = 350,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,662.37/628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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