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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 868.42 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 868.42 and 496.77 is: 685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 868.42 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/868.42 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 868.42 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 431,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,402.37/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.01

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