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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 865.02 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 865.02 and 503.48 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 865.02 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/865.02 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 865.02 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 435,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,520.27/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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