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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.12, 866.58 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.12, 866.58 and 352.12 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.12 : 866.58 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.12/866.58 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.12x = 866.58 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.12x = 305,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,140.15/628.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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