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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 867.34 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 867.34 and 352.50 is: 486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 867.34 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/867.34 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 867.34 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 305,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,737.35/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.46

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