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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 868.35 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 868.35 and 542.46 is: 749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 868.35 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/868.35 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 868.35 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 471,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,045.14/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.69

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