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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.27, 867.44 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.27, 867.44 and 496.26 is: 684.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.27 : 867.44 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.27/867.44 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.27x = 867.44 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.27x = 430,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,477.02/629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.09

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