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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.79, 867.38 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.79, 867.38 and 504.05 is: 695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.79 : 867.38 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.79/867.38 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.79x = 867.38 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.79x = 437,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,196.03/628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.30

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