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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 868.86 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 868.86 and 519 is: 716.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 868.86 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/868.86 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 868.86 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 450,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,938.34/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.73

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