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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.45, 866.93 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.45, 866.93 and 379.68 is: 523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.45 : 866.93 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.45/866.93 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.45x = 866.93 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.45x = 329,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,150.83/628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.75

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