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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 865.64 and 441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 865.64 and 441.50 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 865.64 = 441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/865.64 = 441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 865.64 × 441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 382,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,177.85/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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