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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 867.52 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 867.52 and 352.62 is: 486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 867.52 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/867.52 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 867.52 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 305,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,904.90/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.63

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