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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 861.66 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 861.66 and 519.96 is: 718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 861.66 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/861.66 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 861.66 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 448,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,028.73/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.41

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