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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 866.67 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 866.67 and 431.46 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 866.67 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/866.67 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 866.67 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 373,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,933.44/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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