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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 863.97 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 863.97 and 514.22 is: 708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 863.97 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/863.97 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 863.97 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 444,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,266.33/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.93

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