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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 865.69 and 518.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 865.69 and 518.00 is: 713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 865.69 = 518.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/865.69 = 518.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 865.69 × 518.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 448,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,421.80/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.41

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