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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 867.14 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 867.14 and 379.70 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 867.14 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/867.14 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 867.14 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 329,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,253.06/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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