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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 867.24 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 867.24 and 442.38 is: 610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 867.24 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/867.24 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 867.24 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 383,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,649.63/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.30

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