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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 868.14 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 868.14 and 433.08 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 868.14 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/868.14 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 868.14 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 375,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,974.07/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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