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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.63, 867.45 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.63, 867.45 and 379.86 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.63 : 867.45 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.63/867.45 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.63x = 867.45 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.63x = 329,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,509.56/628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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