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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.20, 866.93 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.20, 866.93 and 379.49 is: 523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.20 : 866.93 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.20/866.93 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.20x = 866.93 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.20x = 328,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,985.03/628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.69

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