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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 865.95 and 535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 865.95 and 535.07 is: 737.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 865.95 = 535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/865.95 = 535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 865.95 × 535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 463,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,341.70/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.07

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