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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 866.64 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 866.64 and 488.30 is: 673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 866.64 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/866.64 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 866.64 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 423,180.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,180.31/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.43

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