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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.43, 867.75 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.43, 867.75 and 407.76 is: 563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.43 : 867.75 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.43/867.75 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.43x = 867.75 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.43x = 353,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,827.36/628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.04

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