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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 867.32 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 867.32 and 407.51 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 867.32 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/867.32 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 867.32 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 353,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,441.57/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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