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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.31, 866.76 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.31, 866.76 and 407.32 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.31 : 866.76 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.31/866.76 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.31x = 866.76 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.31x = 353,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,048.68/628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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