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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 866.59 and 451.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 866.59 and 451.81 is: 622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 866.59 = 451.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/866.59 = 451.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 866.59 × 451.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 391,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,534.03/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.89

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