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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 867.11 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 867.11 and 407.63 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 867.11 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/867.11 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 867.11 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 353,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,460.18/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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