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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 869.61 and 534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 869.61 and 534.99 is: 740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 869.61 = 534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/869.61 = 534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 869.61 × 534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 465,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,232.65/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.19

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