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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.45, 867.27 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.45, 867.27 and 379.73 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.45 : 867.27 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.45/867.27 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.45x = 867.27 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.45x = 329,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,324.10/628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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