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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 868.10 and 432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 868.10 and 432.34 is: 596.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 868.10 = 432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/868.10 = 432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 868.10 × 432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 375,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,314.35/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.70

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