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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 867.20 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 867.20 and 451.92 is: 623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 867.20 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/867.20 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 867.20 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 391,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,905.02/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.26

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