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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 867.29 and 530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 867.29 and 530.85 is: 732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 867.29 = 530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/867.29 = 530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 867.29 × 530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 460,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,400.90/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.71

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