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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 866.58 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 866.58 and 407.52 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 866.58 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/866.58 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 866.58 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 353,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,148.68/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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