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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.44, 865.14 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.44, 865.14 and 503 is: 693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 865.14 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/865.14 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 865.14 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 435,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,165.42/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.56

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