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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 867 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 867 and 530.40 is: 731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 867 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/867 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 867 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 459,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,856.80/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.32

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