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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 867.33 and 497.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 867.33 and 497.97 is: 686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 867.33 = 497.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/867.33 = 497.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 867.33 × 497.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 431,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,904.32/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.44

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