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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 866.67 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 866.67 and 379.41 is: 523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 866.67 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/866.67 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 866.67 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 328,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,823.26/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.45

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