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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.30, 860.67 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.30, 860.67 and 519.54 is: 716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.30 : 860.67 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.30/860.67 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.30x = 860.67 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.30x = 447,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,152.49/624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.25

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