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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.64, 866.08 and 496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.64, 866.08 and 496.96 is: 685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.64 : 866.08 = 496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.64/866.08 = 496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.64x = 866.08 × 496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.64x = 430,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,407.12/627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.75

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