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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 867.06 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 867.06 and 379.46 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 867.06 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/867.06 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 867.06 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 329,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,014.59/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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