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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 867.29 and 429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 867.29 and 429.78 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 867.29 = 429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/867.29 = 429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 867.29 × 429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 372,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,744.97/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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