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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.45, 868.34 and 606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.45, 868.34 and 606.28 is: 837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.45 : 868.34 = 606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.45/868.34 = 606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.45x = 868.34 × 606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.45x = 526,454.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,454.25/628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.70

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