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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 867.89 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 867.89 and 504.36 is: 696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 867.89 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/867.89 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 867.89 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 437,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,730.26/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.38

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