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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 867.75 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 867.75 and 352.80 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 867.75 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/867.75 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 867.75 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 306,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,142.20/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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