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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 867.24 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 867.24 and 418.64 is: 577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 867.24 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/867.24 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 867.24 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 363,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,057.02/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.85

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