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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 867.06 and 495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 867.06 and 495.86 is: 683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 867.06 = 495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/867.06 = 495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 867.06 × 495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 429,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,940.37/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.66

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