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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.11, 860.32 and 513.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.11, 860.32 and 513.39 is: 707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.11 : 860.32 = 513.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.11/860.32 = 513.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.11x = 860.32 × 513.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.11x = 441,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,675.83/624.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.69

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