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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 867.14 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 867.14 and 463.08 is: 638.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 867.14 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/867.14 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 867.14 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 401,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,555.19/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.89

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