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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 868.93 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 868.93 and 504.29 is: 696.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 868.93 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/868.93 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 868.93 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 438,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,193.62/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.84

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