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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 864.66 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 864.66 and 516.16 is: 712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 864.66 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/864.66 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 864.66 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 446,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,302.91/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.58

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