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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 866.24 and 497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 866.24 and 497.46 is: 686.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 866.24 = 497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/866.24 = 497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 866.24 × 497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 430,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,919.75/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.03

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