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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 867.90 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 867.90 and 380.17 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 867.90 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/867.90 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 867.90 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 329,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,949.54/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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