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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 866.94 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 866.94 and 407.32 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 866.94 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/866.94 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 866.94 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 353,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,122.00/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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