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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 867.30 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 867.30 and 379.88 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 867.30 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/867.30 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 867.30 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 329,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,469.92/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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