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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 868.71 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 868.71 and 496.86 is: 685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 868.71 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/868.71 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 868.71 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 431,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,627.25/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.68

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