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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 867.69 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 867.69 and 407.76 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 867.69 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/867.69 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 867.69 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 353,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,809.27/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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