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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.31, 867.17 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.31, 867.17 and 379.64 is: 523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.31 : 867.17 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.31/867.17 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.31x = 867.17 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.31x = 329,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,212.42/628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.96

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