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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.67, 865.65 and 496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.67, 865.65 and 496.45 is: 684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.67 : 865.65 = 496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.67/865.65 = 496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.67x = 865.65 × 496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.67x = 429,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,751.94/627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.68

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