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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.30, 866.14 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.30, 866.14 and 441.21 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.30 : 866.14 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.30/866.14 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.30x = 866.14 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.30x = 382,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,149.63/628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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