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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 867.31 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 867.31 and 453.94 is: 626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 867.31 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/867.31 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 867.31 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 393,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,703.40/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.02

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