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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.91, 867.84 and 408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.91, 867.84 and 408.05 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.91 : 867.84 = 408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.91/867.84 = 408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.91x = 867.84 × 408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.91x = 354,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,122.11/628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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