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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.72, 867.24 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.72, 867.24 and 418.84 is: 577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.72 : 867.24 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.72/867.24 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.72x = 867.24 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.72x = 363,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,234.80/628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.74

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