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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 867.29 and 611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 867.29 and 611.73 is: 844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 867.29 = 611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/867.29 = 611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 867.29 × 611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 530,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,544.25/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.43

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