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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 868.44 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 868.44 and 496.86 is: 685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 868.44 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/868.44 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 868.44 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 431,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,493.10/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.04

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