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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 866.70 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 866.70 and 432.12 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 866.70 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/866.70 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 866.70 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 374,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,518.40/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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