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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 866.37 and 590.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 866.37 and 590.65 is: 814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 866.37 = 590.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/866.37 = 590.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 866.37 × 590.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 511,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,721.44/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.43

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