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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.26, 863.60 and 516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.26, 863.60 and 516.54 is: 711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.26 : 863.60 = 516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.26/863.60 = 516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.26x = 863.60 × 516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.26x = 446,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,081.36/627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.16

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