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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 867.39 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 867.39 and 379.96 is: 524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 867.39 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/867.39 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 867.39 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 329,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,573.50/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.40

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