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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 867.36 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 867.36 and 462.24 is: 637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 867.36 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/867.36 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 867.36 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 400,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,928.49/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.85

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