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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 867.72 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 867.72 and 442.44 is: 610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 867.72 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/867.72 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 867.72 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 383,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,914.04/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.43

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