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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.70, 867.70 and 523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.70, 867.70 and 523.64 is: 722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.70 : 867.70 = 523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.70/867.70 = 523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.70x = 867.70 × 523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.70x = 454,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,355.47/628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.69

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