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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.63, 867.61 and 579.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.63, 867.61 and 579.22 is: 799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.63 : 867.61 = 579.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.63/867.61 = 579.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.63x = 867.61 × 579.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.63x = 502,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,535.62/628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.42

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