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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 866.93 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 866.93 and 407.51 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 866.93 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/866.93 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 866.93 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 353,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,282.64/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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