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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 866.76 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 866.76 and 497.22 is: 685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 866.76 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/866.76 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 866.76 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 430,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,970.41/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.78

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