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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 867.04 and 460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 867.04 and 460.60 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 867.04 = 460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/867.04 = 460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 867.04 × 460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 399,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,355.30/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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