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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 866.58 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 866.58 and 395.48 is: 545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 866.58 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/866.58 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 866.58 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 342,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,715.06/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.53

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