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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 867.04 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 867.04 and 432.44 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 867.04 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/867.04 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 867.04 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 374,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,942.78/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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