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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 867.24 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 867.24 and 407.52 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 867.24 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/867.24 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 867.24 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 353,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,417.64/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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