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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 868.16 and 519.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 868.16 and 519.95 is: 715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 868.16 = 519.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/868.16 = 519.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 868.16 × 519.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 451,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,396.75/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.77

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