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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 867.94 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 867.94 and 352.94 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 867.94 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/867.94 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 867.94 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 306,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,326.81/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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