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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 866.55 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 866.55 and 534.64 is: 737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 866.55 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/866.55 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 866.55 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 463,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,292.29/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.70

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