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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 866.84 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 866.84 and 505.04 is: 696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 866.84 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/866.84 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 866.84 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 437,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,782.01/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.04

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