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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.66, 866.85 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.66, 866.85 and 429.52 is: 592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.66 : 866.85 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.66/866.85 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.66x = 866.85 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.66x = 372,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,329.41/628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.26

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