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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 866.97 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 866.97 and 379.62 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 866.97 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/866.97 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 866.97 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 329,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,119.15/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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