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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 867.66 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 867.66 and 473.40 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 867.66 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/867.66 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 867.66 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 410,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,750.24/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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