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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 868.23 and 497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 868.23 and 497.82 is: 686.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 868.23 = 497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/868.23 = 497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 868.23 × 497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 432,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,222.26/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.79

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