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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 867.13 and 379.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 867.13 and 379.81 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 867.13 = 379.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/867.13 = 379.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 867.13 × 379.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 329,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,344.65/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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