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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 867.12 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 867.12 and 481.34 is: 663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 867.12 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/867.12 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 867.12 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 417,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,379.54/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.62

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