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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 867.96 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 867.96 and 432.72 is: 597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 867.96 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/867.96 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 867.96 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 375,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,583.65/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.70

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