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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 866.82 and 545.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 866.82 and 545.00 is: 751.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 866.82 = 545.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/866.82 = 545.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 866.82 × 545.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 472,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,419.07/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.50

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