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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.41, 866.75 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.41, 866.75 and 453.81 is: 625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.41 : 866.75 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.41/866.75 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.41x = 866.75 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.41x = 393,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,337.55/628.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.93

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