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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 867.34 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 867.34 and 362.98 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 867.34 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/867.34 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 867.34 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 314,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,827.07/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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