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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 866.79 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 866.79 and 523.44 is: 721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 866.79 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/866.79 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 866.79 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 453,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,712.56/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.62

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