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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 866.69 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 866.69 and 431.96 is: 595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 866.69 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/866.69 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 866.69 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 374,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,368.92/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.81

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