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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 866.99 and 344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 866.99 and 344.65 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 866.99 = 344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/866.99 = 344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 866.99 × 344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 298,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,808.10/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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