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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 867.18 and 441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.36, 867.18 and 441.78 is: 609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.36 : 867.18 = 441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.36/867.18 = 441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.36x = 867.18 × 441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.36x = 383,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,102.78/628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.69

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