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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.79, 867.80 and 454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.79, 867.80 and 454.23 is: 626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.79 : 867.80 = 454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.79/867.80 = 454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.79x = 867.80 × 454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.79x = 394,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,178.52/628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.89

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