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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.73, 861.48 and 511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.73, 861.48 and 511.98 is: 708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.73 : 861.48 = 511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.73/861.48 = 511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.73x = 861.48 × 511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.73x = 441,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,060.53/622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.27

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