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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 867.56 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 867.56 and 396.02 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 867.56 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/867.56 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 867.56 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 343,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,571.11/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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