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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.99, 867.77 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.99, 867.77 and 408.06 is: 562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.99 : 867.77 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.99/867.77 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.99x = 867.77 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.99x = 354,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,102.23/628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.97

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