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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 867 and 517.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 867 and 517.49 is: 713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 867 = 517.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/867 = 517.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 867 × 517.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 448,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,663.83/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.67

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