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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 862.20 and 519.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 862.20 and 519.65 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 862.20 = 519.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/862.20 = 519.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 862.20 × 519.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 448,042.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,042.23/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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