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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.45, 867.31 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.45, 867.31 and 379.76 is: 524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.45 : 867.31 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.45/867.31 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.45x = 867.31 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.45x = 329,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,364.36/628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.09

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