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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 863.43 and 513.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 863.43 and 513.83 is: 708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 863.43 = 513.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/863.43 = 513.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 863.43 × 513.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 443,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,651.61/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.40

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