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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 868.70 and 452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 868.70 and 452.23 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 868.70 = 452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/868.70 = 452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 868.70 × 452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 392,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,850.98/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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