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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 867.71 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 867.71 and 432.14 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 867.71 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/867.71 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 867.71 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 374,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,968.94/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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