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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 867.24 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 867.24 and 463.32 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 867.24 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/867.24 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 867.24 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 401,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,809.64/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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