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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 867.14 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 867.14 and 471.02 is: 650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 867.14 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/867.14 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 867.14 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 408,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,433.59/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.34

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