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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 867.24 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 867.24 and 395.48 is: 545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 867.24 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/867.24 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 867.24 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 342,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,976.08/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.79

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