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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.55, 867.44 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.55, 867.44 and 379.86 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.55 : 867.44 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.55/867.44 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.55x = 867.44 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.55x = 329,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,505.76/628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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