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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 866.90 and 496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 866.90 and 496.92 is: 685.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 866.90 = 496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/866.90 = 496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 866.90 × 496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 430,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,779.95/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.61

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