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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 866.60 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 866.60 and 404.33 is: 557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 866.60 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/866.60 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 866.60 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 350,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,389.06/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.63

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