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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 867.06 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 867.06 and 418.08 is: 576.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 867.06 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/867.06 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 867.06 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 362,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,500.44/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.97

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