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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 869.56 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 869.56 and 519.50 is: 717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 869.56 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/869.56 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 869.56 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 451,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,736.42/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.43

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