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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 866.04 and 517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 866.04 and 517.16 is: 713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 866.04 = 517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/866.04 = 517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 866.04 × 517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 447,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,881.25/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.96

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