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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.79, 866.97 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.79, 866.97 and 407.66 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.79 : 866.97 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.79/866.97 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.79x = 866.97 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.79x = 353,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,424.66/628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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