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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 866.76 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 866.76 and 432.12 is: 596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 866.76 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/866.76 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 866.76 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 374,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,544.33/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.08

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