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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.39, 866.64 and 535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.39, 866.64 and 535.42 is: 738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.39 : 866.64 = 535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.39/866.64 = 535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.39x = 866.64 × 535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.39x = 464,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,016.39/628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.42

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