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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 868.66 and 536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 868.66 and 536.46 is: 741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 868.66 = 536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/868.66 = 536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 868.66 × 536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 466,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,001.34/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.14

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