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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 867.48 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 867.48 and 518 is: 715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 867.48 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/867.48 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 867.48 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 449,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,354.64/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.35

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