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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.51, 867.17 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.51, 867.17 and 379.82 is: 524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.51 : 867.17 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.51/867.17 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.51x = 867.17 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.51x = 329,366.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,366.61/628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.05

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