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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 866.12 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.36, 866.12 and 503.80 is: 694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.36 : 866.12 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.36/866.12 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.36x = 866.12 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.36x = 436,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,351.26/628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.43

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