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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.15, 872.56 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.15, 872.56 and 514.02 is: 709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.15 : 872.56 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.15/872.56 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.15x = 872.56 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.15x = 448,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,515.28/632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.51

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