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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.18, 860.44 and 513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.18, 860.44 and 513.47 is: 707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.18 : 860.44 = 513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.18/860.44 = 513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.18x = 860.44 × 513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.18x = 441,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,810.13/624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.82

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