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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.70, 867.56 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.70, 867.56 and 379.94 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.70 : 867.56 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.70/867.56 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.70x = 867.56 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.70x = 329,614.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,614.51/628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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