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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.21, 867.27 and 582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.21, 867.27 and 582.04 is: 803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.21 : 867.27 = 582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.21/867.27 = 582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.21x = 867.27 × 582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.21x = 504,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,785.83/628.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.53

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