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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.64, 858.90 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.64, 858.90 and 517.96 is: 715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.64 : 858.90 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.64/858.90 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.64x = 858.90 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.64x = 444,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,875.84/621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.65

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