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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 867.66 and 407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 867.66 and 407.58 is: 562.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 867.66 = 407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/867.66 = 407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 867.66 × 407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 353,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,640.86/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.57

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