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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 865.32 and 495.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 865.32 and 495.51 is: 682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 865.32 = 495.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/865.32 = 495.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 865.32 × 495.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 428,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,774.71/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.19

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