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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 866.40 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 866.40 and 497.52 is: 686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 866.40 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/866.40 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 866.40 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 431,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,051.33/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.30

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