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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 866.64 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 866.64 and 432.28 is: 596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 866.64 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/866.64 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 866.64 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 374,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,631.14/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.09

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