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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 866.70 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 866.70 and 395.08 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 866.70 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/866.70 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 866.70 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 342,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,415.84/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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