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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 867.83 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 867.83 and 396 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 867.83 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/867.83 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 867.83 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 343,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,658.70/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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