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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 866.18 and 503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 866.18 and 503.75 is: 694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 866.18 = 503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/866.18 = 503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 866.18 × 503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 436,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,341.60/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.71

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