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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.85, 867.27 and 541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.85, 867.27 and 541.16 is: 746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.85 : 867.27 = 541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.85/867.27 = 541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.85x = 867.27 × 541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.85x = 469,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,327.50/628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.33

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