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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.60, 867.54 and 608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.60, 867.54 and 608.44 is: 839.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.60 : 867.54 = 608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.60/867.54 = 608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.60x = 867.54 × 608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.60x = 527,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,846.04/628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.72

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