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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.51, 867.59 and 395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.51, 867.59 and 395.59 is: 546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.51 : 867.59 = 395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.51/867.59 = 395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.51x = 867.59 × 395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.51x = 343,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,209.93/628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.07

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