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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 868 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 868 and 432.56 is: 596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 868 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/868 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 868 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 375,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,462.08/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.96

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