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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 867.02 and 352.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 867.02 and 352.29 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 867.02 = 352.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/867.02 = 352.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 867.02 × 352.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 305,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,442.48/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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