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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 868.32 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 868.32 and 519.12 is: 715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 868.32 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/868.32 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 868.32 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 450,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,762.28/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.50

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