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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 867.85 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 867.85 and 352.88 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 867.85 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/867.85 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 867.85 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 306,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,246.91/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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