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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 867.03 and 379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 867.03 and 379.48 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 867.03 = 379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/867.03 = 379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 867.03 × 379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 329,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,017.84/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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