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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 868.44 and 408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 868.44 and 408.25 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 868.44 = 408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/868.44 = 408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 868.44 × 408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 354,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,540.63/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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