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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 867.42 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 867.42 and 352.56 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 867.42 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/867.42 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 867.42 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 305,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,817.60/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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