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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 866.36 and 418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 866.36 and 418.61 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 866.36 = 418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/866.36 = 418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 866.36 × 418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 362,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,664.87/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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