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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 865.62 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 865.62 and 453.32 is: 624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 865.62 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/865.62 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 865.62 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 392,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,402.86/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.81

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