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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 867.02 and 497.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 867.02 and 497.00 is: 685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 867.02 = 497.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/867.02 = 497.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 867.02 × 497.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 430,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,902.12/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.92

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