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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.52, 869.13 and 519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.52, 869.13 and 519.82 is: 716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.52 : 869.13 = 519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.52/869.13 = 519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.52x = 869.13 × 519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.52x = 451,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,788.98/630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.54

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