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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 867.04 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 867.04 and 463.20 is: 638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 867.04 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/867.04 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 867.04 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 401,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,612.93/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.53

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