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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 867.56 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 867.56 and 580.38 is: 800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 867.56 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/867.56 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 867.56 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 503,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,511.57/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.52

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