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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.67, 865.62 and 516.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.67, 865.62 and 516.49 is: 712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.67 : 865.62 = 516.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.67/865.62 = 516.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.67x = 865.62 × 516.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.67x = 447,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,084.07/627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.29

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