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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 866.98 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 866.98 and 379.49 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 866.98 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/866.98 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 866.98 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 329,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,012.63/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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