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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 867.60 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 867.60 and 432.62 is: 597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 867.60 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/867.60 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 867.60 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 375,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,341.11/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.13

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