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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.03, 868.92 and 534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.03, 868.92 and 534.49 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.03 : 868.92 = 534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.03/868.92 = 534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.03x = 868.92 × 534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.03x = 464,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,429.05/628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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