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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 867.07 and 549.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 867.07 and 549.37 is: 757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 867.07 = 549.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/867.07 = 549.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 867.07 × 549.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 476,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,342.25/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.36

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