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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 865.64 and 558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 865.64 and 558.62 is: 769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 865.64 = 558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/865.64 = 558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 865.64 × 558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 483,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,556.70/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.17

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