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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 866.90 and 497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 866.90 and 497.68 is: 686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 866.90 = 497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/866.90 = 497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 866.90 × 497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 431,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,438.79/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.00

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