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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 862.58 and 514.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 862.58 and 514.31 is: 707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 862.58 = 514.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/862.58 = 514.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 862.58 × 514.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 443,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,630.49/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.38

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