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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 867.51 and 511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 867.51 and 511.38 is: 706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 867.51 = 511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/867.51 = 511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 867.51 × 511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 443,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,627.26/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.39

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